Jackson/Charvel 2018 Line Up/NAMM Speculation Thread

[feraledge]

I kinda like it. Still less offensive that pretty much all of the Ibanez Iron Label line.

Agreed, but it’s disappointing to see Jackson go that direction. Higher standard.

 

[Vyn]

Agreed, but it’s disappointing to see Jackson go that direction. Higher standard.

They've been in the questionable-flame-top-finishes category for a while now:

 

[feraledge]

They've been in the questionable-flame-top-finishes category for a while now:

I dig that one. Thoroughly.

 

[Vyn]

I dig that one. Thoroughly.

It's the reverse headstock, it redeems everything haha

 

[Xaios]

As much as I like the SLS headstock, it looks completely weird on a singlecut.

 

[cardinal]

I strangely like the Monarch, even the headstock. If they made a USA 7-string that wasn’t a bazillion dollars with a three year wait I’d be interested.

 

[Desolate1]

They're ll on gear4music site for 2 weeks now

Where are you finding the new models on their site? A week or so ago they where all up on their site and now I can't find them. Did they pull them down?

 

[xzacx]

As much as I like the SLS headstock, it looks completely weird on a singlecut.

That’s actually the only time I don’t hate the AT headstock - makes sense to have a 3x3 on a single cut. I’m still bummed after all this time about the KV2Ts having it.

 

[Hollowway]

You guys are on drugs. That is HOT! Have you no memories of the '80s? But seriously, I totally dig that. The pink one - not so much. That pickguard looks too odd.

And I am super into the D.D. Warrior 7. But NFW I'm spending that much money. Hopefully they do a lower end line version.

 

[xzacx]

The pink one - not so much. That pickguard looks too odd.

I love the Jeff Beck Soloist, but I feel like most people who would want one would have also wanted a top-mount Floyd. They'd probably also want a USA version too though. I know I fall into that category, although if it's cheap enough I might get just to have.

 

[feraledge]

You guys are on drugs. That is HOT! Have you no memories of the '80s? But seriously, I totally dig that. The pink one - not so much. That pickguard looks too odd.

Let the record show that I was 100% on board with this:

And would have been 100% on board with the "Northern Lights" finish IF it was done "period correct." By which I mean this airbrushed:

 

[Desolate1]

From Charvel's Facebook page

 

[Desolate1]

From Jackson's Facebook page.

 

[KnightBrolaire]

Let the record show that I was 100% on board with this:

And would have been 100% on board with the "Northern Lights" finish IF it was done "period correct." By which I mean this airbrushed:

This gives me so many ideas. I wonder if someone has done a multi-foil black crackle finish before..
EDIT: kramer beat me to it

 

[cardinal]

The Charvel in that teaser pic is exceedingly unattractive to me.

 

[Nightside]

From Jackson's Facebook page.

The new Mustaine sig?

 

[Rich5150]

The new Mustaine sig?

Oli Herbert sig

 

[Desolate1]

Oli Herbert sig

After doing some searching I believe you are correct. It must be a Custom Shop or at the very least a USA model with that thick of quilted maple top.

 

[TedEH]

That ding on the red V bothers me more than it should.

 

[xzacx]

After doing some searching I believe you are correct. It must be a Custom Shop or at the very least a USA model with that thick of quilted maple top.

Yeah, a dealer briefly posted and took it down. I think it's one of those limited runs like the Mick Thompson was last year. It has the terrible looking AT headstock.